The Annual Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship

At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we are guided by the principle that everyone is equal under the law, and that all people should have access to justice. In order ensure that our civil justice system is fair, just and open to all who need it, we need to support it from the ground up – and that means ensuring that strong, competent and educated attorneys are there for the people who need them the most.

That is why we are pleased to announce the Annual Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship. This award will be given to any incoming or current law student who is either currently enrolled, or who has accepted a place, in an accredited law school for the Fall semester of the upcoming academic year. This annual scholarship will be awarded at the end of July, and can be paid directly to the school upon the winner’s request. The award is non-transferable.

Scholarship award: $5000

Eligibility and requirements:

To be eligible for the award, applicants must submit the following no later than June 1, 2025.

• Proof of enrollment for the upcoming academic year
• One recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the university or school (incoming IL students may submit a letter from a teacher from the previous year)
• An essay of no more than 1,000 words about the importance of the right to a trial by jury

The scholarship will be awarded, and the student notified of his or her selection, prior to August 1, 2025.

Please fill out the application form below. Any applications submitted after June 1, 2025 will not be considered. No incomplete applications will be considered. Do not forget to upload your files below. For questions about the scholarship, please contact scholarship@hlmlawfirm.com.